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Recipe: Gluten-free banana muffins (or bread), with a dairy-free option
Made with gluten-free flour, this recipe requires no milk. The original version calls for a stick of butter, but it can be made completely dairy-free with a simple substitution.
Free crochet pattern: Granny square cocoon cardigan
One of the great things about the Granny square cocoon cardigan is that it can be made in just three simple steps by anyone who has mastered basic crochet skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet and double crochet.
Crochet technique: The invisible finish when crocheting in the round
Instead of having an awkward knot on the edge of your work, the invisible finish leaves a smooth edge with no detectable beginning or end.
Crochet gifts: Dragon gloves
When your friend’s birthday falls on the feast day of St. George (April 23), and she’s a big “Game of Thrones” fan, Ashlea Konecny’s Dragon Tears Fingerless Gloves make a very appropriate gift.
Free crochet pattern: Denim patchwork poncho
Based on my popular Easiest Poncho pattern, this poncho uses several colors of Lion Brand Jeans yarn for a patchwork effect.
Crochet gifts: Viking hat
My stepson is very into his Danish ancestry, so when I saw the crochet pattern Lael Viking Helmet by Mamachee on Ravelry I knew I had to make it for him.
Paid crochet pattern: Cap-sleeved long cardigan
This long cardigan has a vertical texture that is slimming, and looks great worn over a long-sleeved top and skinny jeans.
Recipe: PB+3 Cookies (naturally GF/DF)
Four ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Four steps: mix, scoop, bake, enjoy!
Recipe conversion: Sugared Shortbread made gluten-free
One simple substitution converts this recipe to gluten-free, but it still tastes authentic.
Free crochet pattern: Two-in-one bandana cowl
This pattern includes instructions to crochet this easy bandana cowl using either #4 or #5 weight yarns.
Recipe: Gluten- & dairy-free pumpkin pie
This gluten- and dairy-free pumpkin pie needs no separate crust, because it makes its own.
Free crochet pattern: One “mandala” cake triangle scarf
You need only a single Lion Brand Mandala cake to create this triangle scarf using elementary crochet stitches.
